PPS Dept

PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES and SPECIAL EDUCATION
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FACULTY(Special Education)

Mr. R. Anderson
Ms. C. Azzara
Ms. C. Bobek (Department Assistant)
Ms. C. Condenzio
Ms. L. Gaeta
Ms. K. Maines
Ms. K. O'Connor
Ms. M. Owens
Mrs. S. Sklar (Department Chairperson PPS and Special Education)

Pupil Personnel Services

Ms. L. Jacabacci, Counselor
Ms. J. Johnson, Counselor
Mr. A. Nislow, Counselor
Ms. P. Reimann, Counselor

Dr. M. Bayles, Psychologist

Mr. T. Simeone, Social Worker

Ms. K. King, Nurse
Ms. D. Boden, Nurse P/T

Mrs. M. Manning, Tempo

DESCRIPTION

Special Education programs at the middle school level are designed for students who, due to learning problems, are experiencing significant difficulty in meeting success in school. The goal of all Special Education programs in the Central High School District is to help our students grow academically, socially and emotionally. We accomplish this by providing the best possible educational experience to challenge each of our students.

Students are assigned to special education classes, Resource Room, Alternate Day Support class or the collaborative program by the Committee on Special Education.

Resource Room Program

The Purpose of the Resource Room is to provide support and supplemental instruction for students in mainstream class placements and activities. Organizational and study skills are emphasized, as needed, in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. A variety of interventional techniques are utilized. Ongoing communication between Resource Room and mainstream teachers and parents is considered very important to ensure congruence with the mainstream class and the greatest possible success for each student. Students are scheduled for Resource Room on a daily basis.

Alternate Day Support

Alternate Day Support classes provide support and supplemental instruction to students who attend this class on an alternate day schedule. Organizational and study skills are emphasized.